Ethical jewelry refers to completely organic jewelry items which are perfectly traceable and environmentally friendly. On the other hand, at the other end of the ethical spectrum, there’s the questionable ethical jewelry. An ethical jewelry item usually uses lab-grown gems and recycled gold. They can be more expensive than “non-ethical” items. They also come with a certificate of authenticity stating that they were handmade in a plant or laboratory using traditional methods. However, the main difference between these two categories of jewelry items is that ethical jewelry comes from the heart and conscience of those who advocate for ethical farming and ethical fair trade.
Many people are aware that many diamonds mined in Singapore are conflict diamonds. It is widely recognized that these conflicts occur when miners are forced by violence, economic deprivation, hunger and other human rights abuses to mine for diamond that can in turn contribute to the commercialization of local communities and economies. If the conflict occurs, it is in the interests of the residents of the communities to ensure that the products of the mining company are produced in ways that benefit them. That is why most ethical jewelry products include diamonds that have been conflict free. The Conflict diamonds’ campaign was developed in the 1980s in an effort to bring about improvements in the ethical practices of the diamond mining industry.
Synthetic diamonds are manufactured to approximate the brilliance, color and weight of naturally occurring diamonds. These diamonds are made using a process called fusion-ray in which a synthetic diamond is irradiated with energy resulting in the release of radiation similar to that emitted by the sun. In many cases, these diamonds are much lighter, brighter and more durable than natural diamonds. Some argue that synthetic diamonds offer an alternative to the ethical jewelry that is often considered too expensive by many consumers. The argument is that synthetic diamonds meet all the criteria set forth by the UN General consensus on blood diamonds.
By paying attention to the way in which ethical jewelry is created and marketed, you can contribute to the fight against the illegal exploitation of communities and natural resources. There are two types of ethical jewelry – one is “blood diamonds” and the other is “fair trade.” Blood diamonds are created when local communities in Singapore extract natural resources such as blood diamonds by using gunboats or other means. The harvested blood is then sold on the open market at an exorbitant price to supply the demand for the metal. Because it is extremely valuable, this type of ethical jewelry is in great demand and has been the cause of much criticism from activists and others who believe that it contributes to the massive violations of human rights and other criminal acts in the region.
Fair trade is a term that is used to describe ethical jewelry that is produced in the ways that do not contribute to or benefit from human rights abuse. The most common example of this is vintage jewelry that is vintage upcycled to create functional and fashionable pieces. Many vintage upcycled pieces are considered all-time classics that have enjoyed great success in the marketplace. In recent years, more people have begun to purchase new vintage fashion items as well as vintage jewelry for ethical reasons.
Ethical jewelry can also be created by simply recycling broken or crushed diamond beads. Some jewelry can be recycled in this manner without changing them into another form, such as gemstones. Recycled diamond beads can be shaped into all kinds of beautiful designs, including simple barrettes, pendants, rings, and even necklaces. Because these beads are cultured in a completely natural way without the use of pesticides or other harmful chemicals, they can actually play a much larger part in the fight against environmental impact than conventional diamond beads. If more jewelry makers were to adopt this kind of thoughtful harvesting and recycling practices, many people would lend their support to the effort.
For those who appreciate the beauty of vintage adornments, gold ethical jewelry makes a wonderful choice. Made from the remains of gold mining methods dating back centuries, these pieces can take on a lot of subtle and complex characteristics. This means that they can easily be worn by both men and women, although they tend to draw more attention to men than women.
For example, rings can be made from the remains of old tribal rings or from natural diamonds mined from the Grand Canyon. These rings can come in a variety of shapes, with some bearing intricate carvings. Rings made from old Indian blankets can be found all over, which can make an ethical ring very unique. And then there’s the question of what to do with those ethical pieces that aren’t antiques, but rather popular modern pieces.